Sunroof Drive Motor

Sunroof

Sunroof Drive Motor

• Only remove and install drive motor for sunroof when roof is closed (zero position).

- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.

- Unclip trim - 1 - in - direction of arrow - and remove.





- Remove bolts - 1 - and carefully unhook retaining frame locking lugs - arrows - of automatic preselector.





- Disconnect harness connector - arrow -.





- Pull off rear edge of trim (with clock) - 1 - downward from roof trim and disengage trim at front edge.





- Disconnect harness connector - 2 - for interior light (and clock).

- Pull rearview mirror - 1 - down at an angle to release from retaining plate - arrow - (retaining springs in base of mirror).





- Pry out vanity lighting using screwdriver and disconnect harness connectors.





- Unhook sun visor - 1 - out of mount - 2 -.





- Pry off cap - 6 -.

- Remove bolt - 5 -.

- Remove sun visor mount - 4 - from mounting and disconnect harness connector - 3 -.

- Pry off cap - 7 -.

- Remove bolts - 8 - and remove mounts - 2 -.

- Remove left and right roof grab handles.





- Fold grab handle - 1 - downward.

- Pry up covers - 2 - using a screwdriver and fold upward.

- Remove Phillips-head bolts - 3 - and remove grab handle - 1 -.

- Remove left and right A-pillar trim.

- Carefully unhook molded headliner at front roof cutout - arrows - and pull downward until bolts of sunroof drive can be accessed.





- Unclip and disconnect harness connector.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove drive motor for sunroof.





The bolts for the drive motor are microencapsulated and must always be replaced (3.5 Nm).